Premium List Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test Two All-Eligible Dog Draft Trials Hosted by The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Greater Seattle September 10 th and 11 th 2016 Berthusen Park 8837 Berthusen Road Lynden, Washington 98264 Saturday Judges: Jim Maxwell & Barry Solomon Sunday Judges: Dan Brodigan & Barry Solomon Entries close on Wednesday August 31 st at 6:00pm (PST)
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Greater Seattle OFFICERS Nancy Van Horne Julie Jackson Linda Sue Schoenharl Lisa Baldwin Michele Guerrini Irene Patten Marjorie Walter President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Board of Director Board of Director Board of Director DRAFT TEST COMMITTEE Chairperson: Mona Hommel 25516 110 th Ave E Graham, WA 98338 (253) 227-1590 monahommel@comcast.net Secretary: Margaret Jezek 6052 E. 24 th Ave. Bellingham, WA 98226 (703) 340-5069 jezekm@msn.com Committee: Nancy Van Horne, Kathy Max, Dean Edwards & Grace Edwards DRAFT TEST JUDGES Dan Brodigan PO BOX 4346 Palmer, AK 99645 Jim Maxwell 3444 Broderick St. San Francisco, CA 94123 Barry Solomom 7334 Plowshare Way Morrison, CO 80465 VETERINARIAN Emergency Saturday only 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Kulshan Veterinary Hospital 8880 Benson Road, Lynden WA (360) 354-5095 Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday: Animal Emergency Vet 317 Telegraph Road Bellingham, WA (360) 758-2200
Awards Each passing dog will receive a BMDCGS club medallion and a rosette. Each dog entered and present will receive a ring favor. Each participating veteran dog (7 years and older the day of the draft trial) will receive a gift. The oldest qualifying Bernese Mountain Dog each day will receive an award. Weather September weather in Whatcom County is usually mild. However, it is the Pacific Northwest. Be prepared for rain or above-average warm weather. The park is heavily shaded. Refreshments & Lunch Morning: refreshments will be available for a donation. Saturday lunch: Mexican Food Truck will be onsite for entrants and guests to purchase lunch. (payed at truck) Sunday lunch: Pizza will be available (pre-ordered and payed with entry) Order and payment information on the entry page. Judges Dinner Everyone is invited to attend the judges dinner Saturday September 10 th 2016. We are delighted the Keltner Chuck Wagon will be available for an onsite BBQ. Order and payment information on the entry page. We Welcome Spectators Un-entered dogs may be present but must be leashed or crated and under control at all times. Schedule Check-in time will be determined at the close of entries Test Site Berthusen Park 8837 Berthusen Road Lynden, WA 98264. http://www.lyndenwa.org/departments/parks/berthusen-park Driving Directions: From I-5 north bound: Take Birch Bay-Lynden Road, exit 270. Turn right (east) onto Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Go to Berthusen Road, about 7 miles. Turn left onto Berthusen Road. Go about 1.9 miles to park entrance on the left (west) side of the road. From I-5 south bound: Take Birch Bay-Lynden Road, exit 270. Turn left (east) onto Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Go to Berthusen Road, about 7 miles. Turn left onto Berthusen Road. Go about 1.9 miles to park entrance on the left (west) side of the road. Accommodations Super 8 Ferndale 360-384-8881 (24 minutes from park); La Quinta Bellingham 360-738-7088 (35 minutes from park) Recommended for RVs and Campers: (360) 354-4772 KOA Campground Lynden (8 minutes from park) 8717 Line Road Lynden, WA http://koa.com/campgrounds/lynden/
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test Purpose The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests are a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs in a working capacity involving hauling. The Bernese Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work situations. Efficiency in accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination of controlled teamwork with his handler and natural independence. Class Entry Detail There will be a limit of 25 entries for this Draft Test. Entry fees -$35 for each single dog team,- $40 for a brace team A separate entry form must be filled out for each dog of a brace team and then stapled together. Even though two entry forms are required for each brace team, each brace team will be counted as one entry in the Draft Test entry limit. If more than 25 entries are received; they will be prioritized per the following order: 1. Untitled BMD s 2. Titled BMD s 3. Untitled Other Dogs 4. Titled Other Dogs Note that titled means titled in the entered class. A random draw will be held for each group in the list including and following the one that causes a total entry in excess of the Test limit. Teams entered in a class in which they have already earned the advanced level title will be drawn after teams without the advanced level title in that class. Entrants must notify the Draft Test Secretary if a dog has earned a title in the entered class, including if the title is earned after the entry has been submitted. Close of Entries Entries close at 6 pm (PST) Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 at the Draft Test Secretary s address, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test regulations. If sending by overnight, registered or certified mail envelopes must be released without a signature. Signature required entries MAY NOT be accepted. Regulations Entrants are responsible for obtaining the BMDCA Draft Test Regulations (revised as of July 2011) and being familiar with them. Draft Test Regulations may be downloaded: http://www.bmdca.org/draft/pdf/draftregs2011_sidebyside.pdf Attention Exhibitors The following classes will be offered Novice, Open, Brace Novice, and Brace Open. Handlers must provide their own rigs, harnesses, and tie downs or other means of securing a load on their particular draft rig. Handlers must bring their own weight. Weight will be verified via scale at the test site. Entered dogs must be 24 months old or older on the day of the Draft Test. Open and Open Brace entries must include a veterinary certificate stating the dog s name and weight. This certificate must be dated within 60 days of the date of the test. Bitches in season are not permitted to compete. The two dogs of a brace team need not be owned by the same person or by the handler. Un-entered dogs may be present but, like entered dogs who are not in the ring, must be leashed or crated and under control at all times.
Entry fee: $35 per single entry; $40 per brace entry Entries close at Test Secretary s address at 6 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2015, after which time entries can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations. Mail Entries & Fees to: Margaret Jezek 6052 E. 24 th Ave Bellingham WA 98226 (306) 966-0357 Make checks payable to: BMDCGS Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered. Breed Sex Male Female Class Novice Brace Novice Open Brace Open Dog is titled in entered class Open Weight Certificate Enclosed Saturday September 10, 2016 Sunday September 11, 2016 Registered Name (Please include titles) Call Name Berner-Garde # (BMDs only) Date of Birth DNA Profile # (Nationals only) Registration # American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Breeder Sire Dam Actual Owner(s) Owners Address City State Zip Telephone E-mail Handler/Agent Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement FOOD ORDER/PAYMENT Please send a separate check for food - BMDCGS Judges Dinner Saturday Evening Barbecue: # ordered x $15 = Sunday Lunch Pizza Food Check Total: # ordered: x $8 =
ENTRY AGREEMENT I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog ( the dog ) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event : the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and the event-giving club, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties listed here, and any BMDCA Draft Judge judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself. Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties. I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) in effect at the time of this BMDCA Draft Test and by any additional rules appearing in the premium list for this event. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. I also certify that all the information I provide with this entry is true and correct. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I agree to conduct myself in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. Name of Participant: (Please Print) Signature: Date: Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement Revised January 21, 2013